From MMA Fighter to Jeep Queen: Shanna's Wild Off-Road Story + Dana Axle Secrets Revealed!

Dive into the ultimate Jeep adventure vibes in this special "Best Of" compilation from the Jeep Talk Show! 🚙💨 First up: **Chick Chat** with powerhouse Shanna of **Colt Builds It** (YouTube: @coltbuildsit – 125K+ subscribers crushing off-road builds, rock crawling, and adventures with husband Colt!). Shanna shares her epic lifelong passion for off-roading—starting as a toddler climbing technical routes, raised like "daddy's son" with rock crawling, technical climbing, and even becoming a champion MMA fighter (drafted for the US Olympic team before a neck injury sidelined her). Hear how she met high school sweetheart Colt (he spotted her lifted Blazer and declared "I'm gonna marry that girl!"), their off-road love story, building custom rigs, and killer plans for **Easter Jeep Safari** (EJS), 4x4 Week in Farmington, NM, and more. Shanna drops gold advice for women new to Jeeping: build confidence, get seat time, learn your rig, find a community, and push your comfort zone safely. Don't miss her inspiring journey from Colorado trails to YouTube stardom! Then: An insider chat with **Zack from Dana Incorporated** (engineering manager for aftermarket axles like the legendary Ultimate Dana 60, 44, and 80 crate series). Zack breaks down Dana's deep Jeep history—they're one of the five companies credited with inventing the Jeep (Dana axles, driveshafts, and transfer cases on the original prototypes!). Get the real scoop on the infamous Dana 35 (spoiler: not Dana's choice—blame AMC/Jeep tooling!), greaseable vs. non-greaseable U-joints (SPL solids are beasts), why Dana axles dominate off-roading, Moab adventures (EJS trail leading, family first-timers getting blown away by the scale), and tips for Broncos vs. Jeeps on the trail. If you've ever upgraded axles or wondered about Dana's legacy, this is pure gold. Whether you're into women's empowerment in off-roading, hardcore builds, axle tech, or just epic trail stories—this episode has it all! Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome and Guest Introduction 01:05 MMA and Martial Arts Background 03:41 Off‑roading Love Story 06:19 Upcoming Events and Builds 08:39 Off‑roading Advice for Women: Building Skills & Comfort Zones 11:24 MMA Background and Injury 13:19 Off‑Roading Love Story with Colt 15:56 Podcast Intro and Call‑to‑Action 16:26 Zach's Career and Dana Axles Overview 17:08 Dana Products and Moab Adventures 20:20 Bronco Safari vs EJS Trail Runs – Dana Axles & Spicer History 23:33 U‑Joint Types and Maintenance 25:59 Dana 35 Axle History and Issues 29:17 Bronco Front‑End Visibility and Closing Promo If you love Jeeps, off-roading, custom builds, or the off-road community, hit that LIKE 👍,

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From MMA Fighter to Jeep Queen: Shanna's Wild Off-Road Story + Dana Axle Secrets Revealed! is an episode from Jeep Talk Show, A Jeep podcast! by Tony Muckleroy.

This episode is 30:37 long.

This episode was published on Mar 23, 2026.

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